It can be as much fun to name your snail as it is to name any other pet. Find the ideal moniker for your snail. Despite their small size and slow speed, snails have distinct personalities and should be given names that reflect this. There are many names that would be appropriate for your new friend, whether it’s a garden snail, an aquatic snail, or a land snail.
You have so many options when it comes to naming your snail, from adorable and goofy to sophisticated and artistic. While some owners prefer names based on pop culture or even food, others take inspiration from the natural world. Whatever your preferred style, there are a ton of options to consider.
More than 550 names for both male and female snails are included in this list. There’s sure to be a name that sticks out and complements your snail’s distinct charm, whether you’re searching for something traditional or entirely unique.
| Names for Girl Snails | Names for Boy Snails |
| Luna | Turbo |
| Shelly | Spike |
| Daisy | Rocky |
| Pearl | Slimey |
| Bella | Whiskers |
| Sunny | Gizmo |
| Coral | Boulder |
| Ivy | Flash |
| Ruby | Snappy |
| Willow | Zeus |
- Cool nicknames
- "Speedy" names
- Paired nicknames
- In honor of cartoon characters
- "Delicious" Nicknames
- Nicknames by color
- “Characteristic” names
- Nicknames by pet size
- Funny names
- "Snail" in different languages
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Cool nicknames
A snail isn’t your typical pet. An amazing animal will benefit from having a catchy nickname.
- Snail
- Slime
- Clamy
- Shelly
- Lady
- Scrolly
- Lizzie
- Mademoiselle
- Curly
- Oddity
- Ulianna
- Lakshmi
- Dushka
- Byusha
- Gucci
- Demeter
- Kulla
- Euro
- Mistress
- Atlantis
- Morra
- Ulisha
- Isadora
- Kafka
- Bushido
- Hetera
- Fuli
- Ulitta
- Naomi
- Model
- Beauty
- Miss
- Retika
- Ulyana
- Entropy
- Amazon
- Gangsta Baby
- Miss Independent
- Sunshine
- Treasure
- Otrada
- Temptress
- Florence
- Bonnie
- Dakota
- Annabelle
- Vendetta
- Zabava
- Illiada
- Bella
- Darlene
- Zemfira
- Calypso
- Lolita
- Naida
- Octavia
- Peggy
- Raymonda
- Tiffany
- Prada
- Holy
- Chantal
This article provides a wide range of over 550 original and imaginative names for both male and female snails, from cute and quirky to elegant and intriguing, so you can be sure to find the ideal name that complements your snail’s character.
"Speedy" names
The languid gait of snails is well known. However, snail racing is still very popular in the UK! What happens if the rally you love is a future star?
- Bystryashka
- Bugatti
- Zhik
- Lightning
- Bullet
- Slowpoke
- Shustrya
- Activia
- Arrow
- Sprinter
- Ferrari
- Energizer
- Pryt
- Skorostenka
- Allura
- Rystsa
- Estonka
- Tugodumka
- Zagozdka
- Spark
- Puma
- Skorina
- Rally
- Pause
- Zapinka
- Slowed down
- Sirocco
- Flash
The largest species of snail is the Australian. The weight of each person is up to 18 kg!
- Thrust
- Lada
- Swift
- Schumaher
- Skorukh
- Beha
- Zhivinka
- Maserati
- Tormosaurikha
- Crawler
- Overtaking Wind
- Comet
- Wanderer
- Turtle
- Fly
Paired nicknames
A unique list of paired names for friends who are best friends.
- Teodora-Evanora
- Boogie-Woogie
- Rechka-Tuchka
- Sherochka-Masherochka
- Mulka-Bulka
- Awl-Soap
- Trali-Vali
- Shura-Mura
- Tsypa-Dripa
- Manya-Nafanya
- Uno-Duo
- Chika-Chili
- Fork-Spoon
- Nyuta-Nyukha
- Peppi-Paris
- Roxy-Rolly
- Sophie-Sophico
- Terra-Tira
- Fosya-Foxy
- Sheba-Sheltie
- Esmeralda-Estrella
- Tutti-Frutti
- Marilyn-Monroe
- Duzi-Zyuzi
- Maggie-Maggie
- Tinky-Winky
- Lyalya-Po
- Riki-Tiki
- Vifsla-tofsla
- Yosya-Kenzo
- Bulya-Gulya
- Ashley-Annie
- Lyalya-Lyolya
- Ulka-Dulka
- Bekky-Bella
- Frosya-Frulya
- Sonya-Tonya
- Dasya-Fasya
- Aina-Aika
- Zita-Gita
- Lyalya-Lola
- Mira-Mary
- Lucy-Lilu
- Mulya-Gulya
- Barty-Betty
- Thelma-Louise
- Yusya-Yumi
- Yasya-Yara
- Onya-Osya
- Masya-Masyanya
- Ozzy-Olly
- Silva-Cindy
- Salma-Stacy
- Flora-Fauna
- Honda-Helga
- Ciri-Tsara
- Chelsea-Charsi
Snail speed on average is 7 cm/min.
- Nota-Nori
- Zhelya-Zhuzha
- Sora-Sara
- Iu-Myu
- Kiki-Kukki
- Vella-Vilma
- Umi-Yumi
- Chika-Roxy
- Gusya-Dusya
- Sticker-Tag
- Lyusya-Tusya
- Dara-Lara
- Zoya-Chloe
- Chuchundra-Dyudyuka
In honor of cartoon characters
Cartoon snails are bright and humorous in our memories. Possibly the best name on the list that follows…?
- Alexander
- Boba
- Turbo
- Theo
- Chet
- Khlist
- Whiplash
- Smoove Move
- Burn
- Skidmark
- White Shadow
- Slime
- Slizenyush
- Laurel
- Rose
- Gary
- Shelby
- Skid
- Steep Turn
- Burn
- Caterpie
- Shellder
- Sherlock Crawl
- Mab
- Fulio
"Delicious" Nicknames
The "Vegetarian" Lifestyle of Snails. How About Naming Your Pet After Your All-Time Favorite Treat?
- Berry
- Sweetie
- Crunchy
- Small
- Shell
- Squash
- Roots
- Cookie
- Tsukesha
- Carrot
- Toma
- Banana
- Avoca
- Strobby
- Piney
- Abri
- Cucumber
- Dandelion
- Nettle
- Egg
- Watermelon
- Pear
- Small
- Petrukha
- Clover
- Peppercorn
- Pomka
- Alfalfa
- Limochka
- Kapa
- Mushroom
- Apricot
- Persya
- Gammar
- Kukuruk
- Semka
- Khlopush
- Fasolka
- Grosh
- Nectarine
- Grape
- Bobovinka
Nicknames by color
Your favorite pet’s color can easily serve as the inspiration for a name. Any of the following monikers will let people know what color your snails are.
- Agnes
- Albie
- Violetta
- Baileys
- Pestrushka
- Burka
- Lemonka
- Ginger
- Blackberry
- Freckle
- Kiwi
- Gracie
- Piper
- Smoky
- Stripe
- Volcano
- Cream
- Glitter
- Jasmine
- Cola
- Ferro
- Fiona
- Kara
- Blondie
- Zebra
- Yellow
- Redhead
- Ebony
- Gamma
- Pine
- Blot
- Beluga
- Bumblebee
- Darty
- Coal
- Dress-up
- Violet
- Bello
- Latte
- Silverbelle
- Wasabi
- Silvery
- Cherry
- White
- Bagheera
- Peach
- Nochka
- Goldie
- Zara
- Zedra
- Choco
- Cucumber
- Pampy
- Zlata
On their shells, almost all species of snails have clockwise curls.
- Bruna
- Pearl
- Argenta
- Ruby
- Jasper
- Blackie
- Absinthe
- Snezha
- Vaksa
- Zola
- Nigella
- Smuglyanka
- Iron
- Zelenka
- Azhura
- Whiskey
- Kari
- Aqua
- Bryulik
- Karrie
- Kokosinka
- Rainbow
- Avocado
- Agatio
- Morkusha
- Aurora
- Iriska
- Goroshinka
“Characteristic” names
Are all snails alike? Again, no, no, and no. Everybody has a unique personality and set of preferences. These names will highlight your pet’s distinct "inner world" to perfection.
- Dobrodiya
- Savage
- Cleanliness
- Crazy
- Lucky
- Egoza
- Night Fury
- Spoki
- Beggar
- Gulena
- Vertikhvostka
- Panic
- Trepetulka
- Buza
- Lyuta
- Rogue
- Alpha
- Dirty
- Sonya
- Bravi
- Bourgeois
- Piglet
- Curiosity
- Glutton
- Piggy
- Playful
- Buzy (busy)
- Boo
- Lurker
- Vertik
- Drowsy
- Rustle
- Quiet
- Buzya
- Glutton
- Positivity
- Satan
- Smart
- Fanny
- Naughty
- Bully
- Beast
- Hostess
- Quarrelsome
Nicknames by pet size
A name based on snail size is a smart idea.
- Maksya
- Small
- Button
- Little one
- Baby
- Buzzy
- Lionette
- Mini
- Child
- Moska
- Mouse
- Doll
- Abyss
- Hummingbird
- Mouse
- Button
- Mindy
- Mara
- Kopeechka
- Middle
- Lyalya
- Mushka
- Medio
- Burya
- Slonya
- Meluzga
- Kozyavka
- Nymphetka
- Malyshenka
- Dwarf
- Small size
- Malyavka
- Makhina
- Gromada
- Mass
- Rock
- Power
- Depth
- Gromadina
- Kaplya
- Gulka
- Groshka
- Chutka
- Maksimalka
- Myriad
- Mega
- Mol
- Bushel
- Tolika
- Iota
- Soshka
- Pimple
- Bezdelitsa
Funny names
We have a separate list of names just for owners who are very funny. You can count your snail-girl among them; she’ll make people smile.
- Byabya
- Agentessa Ulitessa
- Buba
- Mother Dragons
- Gugu
- Count de Ulit
- Zheleshka
- Matrona
- Ulitosik
- Aunt
- Lady Ulya
- Crawling
- Grandma
- Lipka
- TankUlya
- Durynda
- ZagugUlya
- Vacuum cleaner
- Snot
- Cthulhu
- Snusmumrik
- Julita
- Mr. Slime
- Zuzulya
- Sarah Ulionor
- Velcro
- Stickers
- Ulliris Taigarien
- Kikimora
- Snail Izoldovna
- Ihrumella
- Filifonka
- Benefit
- Uliona Granger
- Pilusya
- Krakozyabra
- Toothless
- Godzilla
- Ulia Stark
- Burito-Polzito
- Velcro
- Cersei Ulinister
- Snotty
- Lara Ulikoft
- Princess of the Hive
- Slug
- Monsieur Ulytette
- Boyarynya
- Harley Ulynn
- Euphrosyne
- Popolzunita
- Mark de O"Ull
- Al Ulito
- Katniss Ulirdin
"Snail" in different languages
The translation for each of these names is "snail," despite the fact that their foreign language sounds very different.
- Katatsumuri
- Tigu
- Seylcheg
- Snigel
- Khlemizh
- Puzh
- Gonga
- Slak
- Etana
- Escargo
- Ravlik
- Salyangoz
- Elan
- Konokono
- Polz
- Slimak
- Melk
- Lesma
- Snegl
- Shnecke
- Emgen hums
- Ngata
- Siput
- Polzhav
- Sreyge
- Gliemesis
- Kochlea
- Dalpeng
- Vonjou
- Ulv
- Lyumaka
- Karakol
- Seylide
- Shnek
- Lokokina
- Salinkari
- O sen
- Chiga
- Ohlyuv
- Hkaru
- Samuka
- Baraskiloa
- Khnudzh
- Khalzun
- Snail
- Kermili
- Ilbiz
Selecting the ideal name for your pet snail can be an enjoyable and imaginative undertaking. You can find a lot of options to fit your snail’s personality, whether it’s funny, cute, or unique.
There is an endless supply of inspiration on this list, ranging from well-known human names to absurd food-inspired concepts. You might even name your snail after something that captures its calm and leisurely demeanor.
As always, the ideal name is the one that both you and your pet feel comfortable with. Go through the list slowly, have fun naming your new shelled friend!
